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The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Opinion

Death penalty process needs reform in timeline

November 16, 2014

Despite a series of recently botched executions, it seems as though the issues behind our flawed capital punishment system have not been made national priorities. Very few states see a need to improve...

Achieve better living through coconut oil

November 16, 2014

I am naturally skeptical of any product that is purported to have dozens of diverse applications. I don’t think I’m alone in my preference for items that perform one specific task really well,...

Gov’t needs to get involved to crack down on smoking

November 16, 2014

A hearing in London on Monday granted tobacco firms the ability to challenge the recent EU ruling mandating that 65 percent of the external packaging of cigarettes must contain health warnings, both...

Love’s victory could be part of Republican scheme to infuse the party with diversity

November 10, 2014

Election Day has come and gone, and with it, a sweeping Republican victory across the nation, as voters showed their dissatisfaction with President Obama and his lackluster performance as Commander in...

Those with terminal illnesses should have the option of dying on their own terms

November 10, 2014

At 29 years old, California native and newlywed Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma and was told she only had six months to live. After months of...

Bitcoin has potential revolutionize the economic world

November 10, 2014

For the uninitiated, Bitcoin is a software-based, open-source currency. Often referred to as a “cryptocurrency,” BTC is transferrable between web addresses without a need for any sort of information...

Students need to make their voices heard in upcoming elections

November 10, 2014

Election Day is upon us, and now that the distraction of Halloween is behind us, it’s time for those who care about the direction of their future to go out to the ballots and cast a vote for change....

Putting money in the political process destroys democracy

November 10, 2014

The political divide within America has long been symbolized by the colors red and blue, for Republicans and Democrats, respectively. The association is so strong that each color has become almost synonymous...

Awareness is the first step to preventing suicide

November 10, 2014

The word “suicide” — albeit taboo — is no new concept in American society. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death...

Religion can affect mental health for better or for worse

November 10, 2014

Whether or not you consider yourself a religious or spiritual individual, chances are you are familiar with the belief that relying on a higher spiritual being is linked to attaining happiness and fulfillment....